Yak-9

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The Yak-9 aircraft is considered by many to be the best Soviet fighter of World War II. It first flew in October of 1942 It was the first Soviet production fighter capable of besting German fighter aircraft.

Construction of the aircraft involved the use of lighter and stronger materials as the war progressed. Eventually it used mostly aluminum materials for light weight. Engines also increased in power and reliability.

Various models of the Yak-9 included the standard version 9M, a longer range 9D and an extra long range bomber escort designated the 9DD. The ultimate version was the model U, made entirely of metal. It was deployed in July of 1944.

Model U aircraft originally used VK109PF-2 engines that gave it a top speed of about 410 mph. When the engine was upgraded to the VK-107-A in November of 1944, top speed went up to 435 mph.

Yak-9 aircraft were produced through March of 1946. They were used by North Korea at the start of the Korean War. A total of 16,769 were manufactured.

Specifications
Primary Function: Crew: Engine: Power: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Cannons: Machine Guns: Bombs: Length: Wingspan: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Initial Climb: Ceiling: Range: First Flight: Year Deployed:	fighter/bomber one Klimov VK-107A 1,650 h.p. 5,990 lbs. 6,830 lbs. 1- 20 mm 2- 12.7mm 2- 220 lbs. 28' 1" 32' 1" 250 mph 435 mph 4,920 fpm 39,000 feet 540 miles 11/23/43 1944

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A rc Yak-9 for sale from Red Star RC.

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Pictured above is the rc Yak-9 model airplane for sale by Red Star RC. It is 1/7 scale. Wingspan is 55". The fuselage measures 50". Materials used in the construction are balsa and ply. For power, two stroke engines from .40 to .46 are recommended. It should weigh from 5 to 5 1/2 lbs. upon completion.

The first picture below is of the Yak-9 rc airplane for sale from Warbird Kits. It has a wingspan of 31". Length is 26". A Speed 400 or Mega 16/15 motor is recommended as power.

HET RC has a rc Yak-9 rc for sale. The scale model airplane is sold as an ARF. Wingspan is 27.5". Recommended power can be from a Typhoon 6/15 or 6/20 motor.

The second picture below is of the rc Yak-9 for sale from FVK. It has a wingspan of 31.5". Recommended power is a Speed 480 size or Mega 16/15/3 motor. We understand that the RC Airplanes were never released for sale.

The next picture on this page is of the nice looking scale rc Yak-9 scratch built by Mtflyr of RC Groups. It is constructed from Depron. A 22T CD ROM motor powers the scale rc model.

You can find rc Yak-9 plans by Modellbauplane Timo Starkloff at RC Groups. Wingspan is 34" and length is 29", Weight is 26 oz. dry.

Pictured on the bottom of this page is the Yak-9 rc slope soarer. You can find its plans at Traplet Publications under no. MW 2574. Wingspan is 45", weight is about 2 1/2 lbs., and controls are either two or three channels.

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The rc Yak-9 from Warbird Kits.

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FVK Yak-9 rc airplane.

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A rc Yak-9 by Mtflyer of RC Groups.

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Traplet Publications rc Yak-9 slope soarer.